Writer/ Performer Lou DiMaggio joins Jim and Michael this week to talk the business of comedy and TV.

Our man Lou!

Lou caught his big break at the legendary Catch a Rising Star in NY before moving into writing. As a performer, Lou has clocked great moments on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dream On and more. As a writer he’s penned for Jeff Foxworthy’s So You Think You’re Smarter than a 5th. Grader? and Win Ben Stein’s Money. Be sure to follow Lou on Twitter.

Jim and Michael share the hour with Actor/Comedian John Manfrellotti. John and Jimmy go wayyyy back and share some great ‘coming up’ stories. John recalls the beginning of his long association with Ray Romano including his time on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and the brilliant ‘Men of a Certain Age.’

Judge Reinhold joins Jim and Michael for an hour of legendary tales from Hollywood and beyond. Judge is not only a part of the fabric of comedy history, he’s one heck of a great man. We get a first person account from monster films like ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High,‘ ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and meta moments from TV like his unforgettable ‘Arrested Development’ role as ‘Judge Reinhold.’ Keep yours eyes on Judge’s action-packed Twitter feed by following his dispatches.

He’s a true original and one of the finest friends one can have, Colin Quinn joins Jim and Michael for the hour. Topics ranging from Broadway to the great Pat Cooper are all covered. Colin can be found Tweeting regularly @iamcolinquinn. Please buy ANYTHING he’s selling.

Colin is making the rounds promoting ‘Unconstitutional‘ the follow-up to his smash Broadway play ‘Long Story Short‘ Colin never fails to bring the house down so go see the play.

Did we mention that his Tweets make our day? Check out his recent appearance with Jimmy Fallon.

The hits keep coming! Longtime friend Vic Dibitetto joins Jim and Michael on this episode of the ‘HaHa Jim Comedy Hour.’ Vic has been in the comedy game a long time working the clubs like no other. Unexpected things happen to those in the funny business like a surprise meme ‘Bread and Milk’ on Youtube closing in on 10 Million views for Vic.
We talk about the NY comedy scene and share stories about our favorite comic legends. Find Vic online for more of his stand-up.

Pat Cooper shares everything in his new autobiography. A must read for anyone with a funny bone..

Our first guest is the legendary Pat Cooper! For Jim Labriola they don’t come funnier than the rapid firing of Pat Cooper. During this hour we’ll explore the inner workings of show business, Vegas and the true roots of comedy. Be forewarned – this is a spicy episode from the ‘Closer’ of the Friar’s. Pat holds absolutely nothing back. Pat shares amazing chapters of his life in comedy with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Johnny Carson, Louis Prima and countless more.

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Pat is much more than ‘the angriest man in comedy,’ he’s a genuine innovator and genius. While some only know Pat from his controversial appearances on the Howard Stern Show, he’s the Italian Comedian with the spit fire delivery of a King. We trace his career from ‘The Jackie Gleason Show’ to non-stop touring which hasn’t slowed down today.

Pat on the subject of Howard Stern: “Howard is not a friend, he’s a professional bully.” Cooper recounts Lucille Ball admonishing him to not appear on The Stern Show anymore.

Among the fascinating stories shared on this episode is Pat recalling his friendship with Jerry Lewis and even cooking him pasta on regular occasions.

Pat and Jim go way back so it’s only fitting that we kick off Season 1 of The HaHa Jim Comedy Hour with the man who takes us back to golden age of the laughing.